Atty. Michael William Duffee
Michael William Duffee is a lawyer practicing arbitration, contracts & agreements, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 49+ Years Experience
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About Michael William Duffee at a Glance
Michael William Duffee is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District (1977). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1977) and DePaul University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael William Duffee
- Michael William Duffee is a lawyer practicing arbitration, contracts & agreements, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
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Michael William Duffee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael William Duffee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Contracts in Chicago
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael William Duffee is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael William Duffee is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael William Duffee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael William Duffee's practice in the field of contracts, employment, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael William Duffee brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, employment, and litigation, Michael William Duffee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael William Duffee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael William Duffee Handles in Chicago
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